Celebrex Side Effects

Most people don't have any problems when taking Celebrex. Side effects, if they do occur, are typically minor. They either don't require treatment or can be easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Common side effects of Celebrex include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and indigestion. Uncommon side effects include constipation, heartburn, and high blood pressure.

 

An Introduction to Celebrex Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Celebrex® (celecoxib). However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Celebrex quite well. If side effects do occur, they are usually minor. They often require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. There are, however, some potentially serious side effects of Celebrex.
 
In previous research studies, up to 7.1 percent of people taking Celebrex stopped taking their medicine because of side effects.
 
(The Celebrex side effects discussed below are not a complete list of reported side effects. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list with you.)
 

Common Side Effects of Celebrex

Celebrex has been studied extensively in clinical trials. In these studies, side effects are always documented. The most common side effects of Celebrex (observed in 2 percent or more of all cases) included, but were not limited to:
 
  • Abdominal pain -- up to 4.1 percent of people
  • Diarrhea -- up to 5.6 percent
  • Indigestion (dyspepsia) -- up to 8.8 percent
  • Gas -- up to 2.2 percent
  • Swelling of the arms or legs -- up to 2.1 percent
  • Dizziness -- up to 2 percent
  • Sore throat -- up to 2.3 percent
  • Runny nose – up to 2 percent
  • Sinus infection or inflammation -- up to 5 percent
  • Upper respiratory tract infection, including the common cold or flu-- up to 8.1 percent
  • Unexplained rash -- up to 2.2 percent.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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